Dr. Joseph A. Murgalo

Dr. Joseph A. Murgalo, age 94, passed away on July 15, 2024. He was predeceased by his wife Mary on May 1, 2023. He is survived by his four children, Angela Connelly, Mary LaBorde (Mark), Joe Murgalo, Jr., and Joan Heald (Rick), and his 8 grandchildren, Lauren LaBorde, Elizabeth Connelly, Patrick Connelly, Kristen Heald, Mathew LaBorde, Emily Heald, Veronica Murgalo and Olivia Murgalo. He was married to Mary for 68 years. Dr. Joe was born in Brooklyn, New York to immigrant parents from Italy. He attended Xavier High School in Manhattan and then to Georgetown University where he obtained B.S. and M.D. degrees. Dr. Joe was an Obstetrician/Gynecologist. He served in the Navy for 8 years before entering private practice with Drs. Abell and Grigorian for 31 years. He was also very active in the medical community, having been elected President of Prince Georges County Medical Society, President of the medical staff at Prince Georges Medical Center, Chairman of the OB/GYN Department, and Medical Director for Quality Improvement. He was devoted to his wife and children. His greatest joy was to travel to many places with his family and expose them to the world of fine dining. Dr. Joe and Mary retired to Naples, Florida in 1996 where he remained active by being on the homeowner’s board for 8 years and was President for 4 of those years. He also served as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity in Immokalee, Fl., and as a community observer for the Collier County Sheriff’s Department. He enjoyed golfing and bocce ball and was a member of the Imperial Golf Club and the North Naples Country Club. He truly loved living in Naples and died peacefully surrounded by his children in his home there. He will be greatly missed by the many who so loved him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 625 111th Ave N., Naples, FL. Burial with military honors will follow in St. John’s Memorial Garden. A reception for family and friends will follow in the Rome room at St. John’s. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Dr. Joe may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. To sign his guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Dr. Joseph A. Murgalo

July 24, 1929 - July 15, 2024